Charles S. Roberts

Condolences to the Roberts family. There's simply no way to thank Mr. Roberts for giving me the opportunity to enjoy a hobby that's lasted my entire life and that continues to provide me with endless hours of enjoyment and challenge. So many thousands of people owe him a a huge debt of gratitude for giving birth to a wonderful pastime.

I was stunned to read tonight of Charles S. Roberts' passing. His Pennsylvania RR Triumph series was a real triumph. I was waiting patiently for treatment of the line from Indianapolis to St. Louis. I particularly enjoyed his comments on politics, the economy, corporate management and the like. Even though sometimes I disagreed with what he said, he was more right than wrong.
He will be greatly missed.

I too remember Mr. Roberts fondly for the wargames. Roberts' invention of board wargaming spurred the creation of probably more than a hundred other publishers over the years, many of which keep producing wargames to this day.

I have been in the hobby he invented on and off since 1974. Thanks for the wargames, the good times, the education, and the inspiration!

When I was only 8 or 9, a neighbor gave me an old Avalon Hill game: Gettysburg.

It sparked a life-long love of both history and fun.

Charles S. Roberts is one of my heroes. God Bless to him & his family, and may he rest in peace.

I've been a board wargamer since 1978, and it was Charles' game designs that started my lifelong hobby. I'm sad to see him go; he brought a lot of pleasure to my life. Very best wishes to you all.

The last Avalon Hill game Charles S. Roberts designed was Afrika Korps and it was the first wargame I bought back in 1964 at the age of 11...I was already interested in history but what closed the deal for me was the legend on the side of the game box: "For ages 12 to adult". LOL irresistible, that.

Most of my gaming these days is computer-based. With Starcraft, there’s no need to roll the die and consult the Combat Results Table; you just focus on the strategy and tactics and the...

My deepest condolences to the Roberts family. Charlie was not only a client, but a friend and confidante that was never shy about sharing his views with me of life, publishing, and anything else he wanted to bring up that he felt I would enjoy. He also made sure I read every edition of Triumph, including volume 9 and his reference to my hometown.

I do know he loved each and every one of his children and grandchildren as he always spoke so highly and lovingly of his family. He...

"With Sincerest Empathy"
May the loving moments you have shared bring comfort to your thoughts;
and memories of his laughter bring a chuckle to your heart.
May you feel his presence as he watches over you; and know
that when you speak to him, he will answer in your peaceful dreams.
May the passage of time help pain and sorrow to gently fade;
while precious memories of him remain with you forever.
The family of Frances Rae Weber (The Type House) extend...